The sternohyoid muscle is a thin, strap-like muscle located in the anterior neck. It originates from the posterior surface of the manubrium of the sternum and the medial end of the clavicle. From there, it runs superiorly to insert onto the body of the hyoid bone. This muscle is part of the infrahyoid group and plays a role in depressing the hyoid bone after it has been elevated during swallowing or speech. By lowering the hyoid, it assists in stabilising the position of the larynx and facilitat